PROJECT 01
Network Infrastructure & Security Lab
Evolved a Cisco virtual network into an ASA lab with Outside, Inside, DMZ and Inside30 interfaces, service-specific access rules, syslog forwarding and Windows/Linux monitoring.
Explore the case studyIT INFRASTRUCTURE · NETWORKING · CYBERSECURITY
Edward Johns.
IT Infrastructure & Security Professional
Hands-on experience in Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Linux virtualisation and networking across enterprise and MSP environments. Bringing practical troubleshooting, automation and identity administration to infrastructure and security challenges.
SELECTED WORK
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PROJECT 02
Asset Register
Defined features and guided AI-assisted development of a self-hosted inventory application. Tested workflows, troubleshot issues and deployed the system.
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Swansea HQ & Cardiff Branch Network
Built a two-site Cisco network connecting Swansea HQ and Cardiff with VLAN segmentation, VLSM addressing, OSPF routing and centralised DHCP.
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Technical skills
Microsoft 365 & Entra ID
Identity · Exchange · Collaboration
Linux & Virtualisation
Ubuntu · KVM · Administration
Windows & Server
Windows 10/11 · Active Directory
Networking & Security
Firewalls · VPN · LAN/WAN
PowerShell & Bash
Automation · Bash · PowerShell
Security & Monitoring
Wazuh · LogRhythm · Endpoint visibility
IT Service Management
Incident resolution · Documentation
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Cloud & identityActive Directory, Entra ID, Exchange Online, Microsoft 365.
Operating systemsUbuntu, KVM, macOS, Windows 10/11, Windows Server.
Networking & securityCisco AnyConnect, Citrix, firewalls, LAN/WAN, patch management.
ToolsPowerShell, Bash, Wazuh, LogRhythm.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Experience
Catapwlt
IT Engineer | Technical Trainer
Role details
Entra ID administration, Linux/KVM virtualisation, network troubleshooting and technical coaching.
Pisys.net
IT Support Specialist
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PowerShell and Bash automation, remote laptop deployment and incident resolution within SLAs.
Toast
IT Analyst (2nd Line)
Role details
Patch management for 200+ PCs across three locations.
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
IT Technician (Contract)
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Onsite hardware/software support and account access escalations.
NHS
Service Desk Analyst (Contract)
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Active Directory, Citrix and Cisco AnyConnect support for healthcare staff.
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Drax Power (Contract)
Service Desk Analyst · Full-time
Role details
Remote contract role.
Greenlight Technology Solutions MSP
IT Technician
Role details
Tier 1 and 2 Microsoft 365 and Active Directory support, remote access and client documentation.
Admiral Group Plc
Systems Engineer
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Live web cluster infrastructure and Red Hat nodes.
Arvato
Junior Cyber Security Analyst
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LogRhythm alert analysis and cyber-attack vector research.
Epos Systems
IT Practitioner
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Windows installation and network infrastructure maintenance.
Freelance
Photographic Retouching / Digital Operator
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High-end clients across London and Europe, communication and large-scale data backups.
Education & certifications
BSc (Hons) Computer Networks & Security
Birmingham City University · 1st Class
Linux Essentials
June 2018
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